Dispenser



Dec. 31, 1929. a. 5. McNALLY 1,741,326

DISPENSER Filed 0ct. 2571928 farke PATENT QFFICE CHARLES S. MCNALLY, OI PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA DISPENSER Application filed October 25, 1928. Serial N0. 814,854.

My invention relates to a new. and useful dispenser adapted for use at tables in public restaurants or at home for conveniently and expeditiously spreading a desired quantity of condiments such as mustard, mayonnaise, or the like over a sandwich or other point of use in a sanitar manner.

Dispensers 0 used heretofore consisted generally of a cup or jar having a cover with a notch 1n the edge thereof, and a wooden s oon or similar applicator, the handle of WhlCll projects through the notch in said cover. In these constructions, it was necessary to remove the cover (which was usually heavily besmeared and therefore not adapted to be set on the table cloth), and hold it while the content of the jar was applied by means of an applicator which earned a small quantity at a time so that it. required several daubings before the desired quantity was spread on the sandwich or deposited on the edge of the plate as desired. The cover was frequently omitted, thus exposing the contents of the jar or cup to dust and dirt. Another disadvantage of these conventional constructions resided in the fact that if an attempt were made fullyto load the applicator or spoon with a view to dispatch, there was always the risk of drop ping the material on the table cloth or into the lap of the user with undesired results.

It is the object of my invention to eliminate these disadvantages and to provide a dis enser the contents of which are protected rom dust and dint and wherein the use of a spoon or other applicator is dispensed with entirely, my novel device serving both as a clean, sanitary container and as an effective spreader or applicator.

Tothe above ends my invention consists of a suitable hollow stand, an inverted cup shaped member, means for detachably securing said cup to said stand, a plunger adapted to travel within said cup-shaped member,

- of, a hinged closure for said nozzle, and the 12 there being anozzle on the outer or upper end of said cup for the exit of the contents therebottom of said stand being hollow to afford access to and for operating said plunger.

My invention further consists of a onethis character known and piece dispenser comprising a cylindrical cas- 1ng having one on thereof open and the other end closed, a plunger adapted to reciprocate therein, a nozzle at the closed end of said casing, a closure for said nozzle, and a closure for the opposite open end of said casing, forming a guide for the outer end of the stem for operating said plunger.

My invention further consists of various other novel features of construction and ad vantage all as will be hereinafter described and claimed.

For the purpose of illustrating my invention I have shown in the accompanying drawings forms thereof which are at present preferred by me, since the same have been found in practice to give satisfactory and reliable results, although it-is to be understood that the various instrumentalities of which my invention consists can he variously arranged and organized and that my invention is not limited to the precise arrangement and organization or" the instrumentalities as hereinshown and described.

In the accompanying drawings Figure 1, represents a vertical sectional view of a dispenser embodying my invention, certain parts being shown in elevation.

Figure 2, represents a top plan view of Figure 1. V

Figure 3, represents a view similar to Figure 1 of a modified form of my invention.

Figure 4, represents an end view of Figure 3.

Referring to the drawings and particularly to Figure l, 1 designates a dispenser embodying my invention comprising the inverted cup-shaped member 2 having the top 3 which merges into the nozzle or outlet 4. The cup 2 is threaded at its lower end 5 and is adapted to be engaged by the upper portion 6 of the coupling collar 7, and to rest on or ab'ut against the horizontal flange 9 which merges into the pendant threaded collar portion 10 which engages the upper threaded portion 11 of the hollow glass stand or base 13 designates a plunger provided with the packing ring Hand having the integral stem 15 which is guided 1n the straight. bearing 22 in a manner which will be understood" portion 16 of the base 12, the lower end of i said stem being grooved or notched at 17 whereby vent sh ping when the device is being dismantle for purposes of cleaning or refilling. The stem is further provided with the concavity or seat 18 to receive the thumb or fin r of the operator when the plunger is push or moved upwardly within the cup 2. A ring or collar 19 isseated in and engages the annular oove 20 in the nozzle 4 and is provided wit the terminal springl arms 21 notched at 22 and secured to each ot er by the bolt or rivet 23. Pivoted to the bolt 23 is the arm 24 of any suitable shape which carries at its free end the stopper or closure 25 of any desired construction, to close or open the nozz'le 4 at will. The arm 24 is pivoted between the terminal spring arms 21 and is held in the closed or open positions by the notches from Figure 2, it being understood that any other sprin or-toggle arrangement which will retain t e closure 25 in either of its positions shown in Figure 1 may be employed, the object being to secure a closure for the nozzle 4 which will snap into the closed position shown in full lines or snap into the open position shown in dotted lines in Figure 1, depending upon whether or not it IS desired to open or close the nozzle 4. It will be noted thatwhen the closure 25 is in the position shown in dotted lines, that is, when the nozzle 4 is o ened and the contents of the dispenser are eing ejected therethrough, the closure 25 occupies an out of the way position which will not interfere with theexit of the contents of the dispenser through said nozzle.

The operation is as follows: The apparatus is first dismantled and the cup 2 is filled with the desired condiment such as mustard. The plun or 13 is then positioned within the bottom 0 the inverted cup 2 and the upper ortion 6 of the collar 7 is screwed onto the bottom of said cup. The stand 12 is then screwed to the lower portion 10 of the collar 7. When it is desired to squeeze out some mustard onto a sandwich or the edge of a plate, the stopper 25 is moved into the position seen in dotted lines in Figure 1 to open 7 the nozzle 4 which is then directed to the desired point, and the plunger 13 is moved up within the cup 2 by pressure on the outer end of the stem 15, after which the stopper 25 is replaced to close the nozzle 4 until it is again desired to use the mustard or other content of the cup 2. 'With the nozzle 4 tightly closed, the mustard or other condiment with in the cup 2 is protected against dust and dirt and is kept in anair tight manner and; thus protected against drying and deterioration, with obvious advantages in economy,

sanitation and convenience.

' In Figure 3 I have shown a one piece disthe same may be gripped to pre-' penser composed of the cylindrical casing 30 having the nozzle 31 rovided with any suitable stopper 32. Wit in the casing 30 reciprocates t e plunger 34 having the packing rin 35 and the stem 36, the, outer end of which is secured in and guided by the collar 37 which is formed integral withthe closure 38. The closure 38 is secured to the lower end of the casing 30 by means of the offset hooks 39 which engage the slotsvor seats 40. When the dispenser'is filled with condiment, that is when it is in the condition in which it is' ofiered for salei it a pears as shown in Figures 3 and 4; W ien t e dispenser is purchased, the consumer removes the hooks 39 thus permitting the plunger 34 to slide ormove within the casin 30. When it is desired to use the contents 0 the dispenser such as mayonnaise, the plunger is pushed upwardly by pressure applied to the bottom closure 38,

through the bottom open end of the casing 30, and to fill the latter to the desired extent with the desired-condiment, after which the plunger is replaced and the dispenser is ready for further use.

In this construction it will be noted that there is a minimum number of parts, ar-

ranged in a very simple ,way, and the dispenser thus formed is easy to clean and refill.

I am aware that the invention ma 'be embodied in other specific forms wit out dopartin from the spirit or essential attributes thereo and I therefore desire the present embodiment to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, reference being had to the appended claims rather than.

to the foregoing description to indicate the sage of the invention.

aving thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure vby Letters Patent, is

1. In a device of the character stated, an open ended cup, an open ended hollow stand adapted to serve as a handle and comprisin a bottom enlarged portion and a top reduce neck portion, a con ling collar having one end thereof threaded to one end of said cup and the other end thereof to said neck portion, a nozzle on the other end of said cup,

spring means for closing said nozzle, aplunger adapted to travel within said cup, and a stem for said lunger'extending into said hollow stand the reduced neck portion of said stand forming a guide for sa1d stem.

2. In a device of the character stated, an

open ended cup, an open ended hollow stand adapted to serve as a handle and comprisin an enlarged bottom portion and a top reduce neck portion, a coupling collar having one end thereof threaded to one end of said cup and the other end thereof to said neck por 'tion, a nozzle on the other end of said cup, spring means for closing and opening said nozzle, a plunger adapted to travel within said cup, and a stem for said plunger. extending into said hollow stand and having its outer end notched, the reduced neck portion of said stand formin%la ide for said stem.

I CHAR E S. MONALLY. 

